by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in electrical engineering at Illinois. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 22 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Illinois among the top schools in the country for electrical engineering, placing at #16 out of 311 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 16 of 311 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in Illinois | 2 of 7 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 of 47 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in electrical engineering at Illinois, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 235 |
| Master’s | 129 |
| Doctoral | 61 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign awarded 129 master’s degrees in electrical engineering.
Illinois is among the very best schools in the country for electrical engineering at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,500 | $46,500 |
| Fees | $3,377 | $3,377 |
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Among recent graduates, 84% of electrical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 16% went to women.
The majority of electrical engineering master’s degree graduates at Illinois were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a master’s in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 91 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Illinois granted 129 master’s completions in electrical and electronics engineering in the most recent reporting year — 16% to women and 84% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (71%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign conferred 61 doctoral degrees in electrical engineering.
Illinois is among the very best schools in the country for electrical engineering at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #2 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 82% of electrical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering doctoral degree graduates at Illinois are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a doctoral in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 46 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Illinois conferred 61 doctoral degrees in electrical and electronics engineering recently — 18% to women and 82% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (75%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Illinois. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 235 |